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You're going to have to use brake quiet, or something to that effect when you're done cleaning it anyways. The problem is, when the engine heats up, you don't want the viton coating to mix with the sealant you use, that can cause issues!

Patience, a scotchbrite pad, and more paint thinner!

I would like to express that wiseco is a retarded company for using these crappy spirolox!!!! I'm getting so freaking pissed off, haven't managed to get a single one of these clips in! I have no idea how justin got to the point of tapping it in with a socket, these clips are too big and...

Thanks JaV! So it's looking like all my second rings are .016" gap, and all the top rings are .013" gap Should i just leave them as Is? or open up the top's to about .014? I'm just splittin hairs here :biglaugh: Btw, how is it that no search results appear for either "ring gap" or "end gap"?

Not too hard usually, but i do plan on going to the drag strip every once in awhile, and have a long term goal of about 650 rwhp peak, if i can do so reliably! I'll only occasionally take it to redline :) I'm gonna go check the other rings and see what my gaps are looking like Also, if anyone...

Got my block back, yaay! So the questions ensue yet again... Regarding Wiseco pistons / rings I have the .040 over pistons, should I follow wisecos instructions for ring gap, of .004" per 1" of bore? That would leave me at 0.0132" So far I've only stuck one ring down in the cylinder and it...

Looking great! That fuel line looks pretty short though, Hopefully there will be enough clearance when the alternator is in!

It's available, DO IT QUICK!

LOL Tom!!! If i make it to Centralia, it'll be boosted, buuut in my roomates stealth r/t lol. Thanks RS4, i definitely will, I just got back to seattle, and my machinist called me on the way home so I should be picking up my block tomorrow morning :D

Did not know who rebuilt the engine, So I do take back being nervous about the rebuild! Glad to hear for rs4rush's sake that it was a proper build from what it sounds like, and I do hope to see the car in person one day, as a local guy :) You're certainly no idiot, I will be first to admit you...

Of course you silly victim! Unless of course I get lucky and wiseco's rings fit perfect! Not gonna happen lol

I'll give you a call, but I'm already waist-deep in things that I need to take care of when I get back, plus work, plus family time for the holiday, I'm already overwhelmed and I'm not even back to take care of things yet! And I also have my 21'st birthday (and 2 friends 21'sts as well) to...

I'm out of the country, in Israel atm. But i'll be back in 2 days I'm actually surprised I haven't gotten a voicemail from my machinist yet saying my block is ready, I'll bug him once he gets back, then things will be in full motion again! That is, until i find more toyota parts I'll need to...

Pure sex! Such a direct path, hardly any bends, and tucked so nicely! Especially for a 4" pipe, that's a work of art just like the rest of your work :D

^^ But I swear, an oval wheel will work better! :biglaugh:

Once you know for sure what size pistons you need, i think there are some great packaged deals on ebay for wiseco pistons + eagle rods

How many miles since the rebuild? Don't jump the gun on switching to a synthetic 20w50 is WAAAAAY too thick for a old engine, let alone a a fresh rebuild! Go with a 5w30, or even 0w30 If the person that rebuild the engine told you to use 20w50, i would be nervous, very very nervous Check for...

You can blame Mattonedime for that :) I like how lots of people say 'ARP throughout' But actually, Duane is NOT kidding, he has ARP hardware for bits and pieces of the car that noone even knows ARP offers :D

Brake cleaner FTW! /end thread hijack

Get a proper lapping tool, use some proper lapping paste (i used valve lapping compound, and it worked, but I'm sure some diamond paste would work better) The weight of the lapper will be enough force, do a circle 8 on the deck surface, this will ensure even lapping, and a cross hatch pattern...